As the final tome in the three-part series depicting the off-color and unusual stories that highlighted Chester Wong’s uncharacteristic career as a detachment commander in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Yellow Green Beret: Volume III is a considerably more serious account almost devoid of the trademark goofy and comical stories that were speckled amongst the first two books. In many ways, Yellow Green Beret: Volume III is a true and honest revelation regarding the darkest sides of Chester Wong’s path and experiences as an unsure West Point cadet on his way becoming a leader in one of wartime America’s most elite and cutting edge counterterrorist forces. Truly the final pillar in the house called Wong, Yellow Green Beret: Volume III leaves no stone unturned in piecing together the coming-of-age journey of an unusual Asian-American young man.

From Kirkus Reviews

"The third installment from author Wong (Yellow Green Beret Vol. II, 2012, etc.) about the nitty-gritty realities of life as a U.S. Special Forces officer.
With more fascinating details about life at the U.S. Military Academy and the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Army Special Forces, the Yellow Green Beret series continues with its unique mix of personal revelation, warrior-minded seriousness and average-guy sense of humor. From his days as a struggling plebe at West Point (compared to “a minimum-security prison”) to his rise to commander in one of the most highly trained military organizations in the world, Wong takes the reader on a path seen by few. Whether it’s suffering through hazing or watching Filipino beauty queens eat endless amounts of spaghetti and meatballs, the collection of nonfiction essays provides a scattershot view of one man’s military experience. Paying little heed to chronology or structure, the author presents his unembellished experiences without political or philosophical agenda: “all I ever wanted [was] a chance to explain myself.” The conversational style, with its use of words like “seriously” (“It was seriously the most unattractive thing you could imagine”) may lack literary gravitas, but few can accuse the author of not writing authentically or well. Wong takes frequent opportunities to discuss his own thoughts on topics such as hazing traditions and the socialist-like structure of the U.S. Army. His authority on the subject and his honest, casual style render this sketch of the U.S. military an informational boon to all interested.
While not as action-packed as the first two Yellow Green Beret books, this third certainly holds its own for readers interested in the U.S. military and life at West Point."

About the Author

After growing up in Northern California, Chester Wong attended West Point, and served in the United States Army as an Armor and Special Forces officer while based in Korea and Japan, respectively. He served and deployed in four combat tours to Iraq and the Philippines, and received several medals for his accomplishments, including two Bronze Star Medals. Wong also worked extensively throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East in special operations missions.